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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps to alleviate some of the pain Allende feels over Paula's condition?

2. What type of government reigns in Chile after the military coups?

3. What is the name of the third book Allende writes during this period?

4. After the military coups in Chile, what was reported about Salvador Allende?

5. Michael needs a new license to practice as _________________ in Venezuela.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the nature of this book and why the author created it the way she did. Why did she choose to create a collection of diary entries to tell her story? Is it effective? How is it different from reading a regular novel? How is it the same?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship of mothers and daughters is of obvious importance to Allende. Briefly describe the relationship between Paula and her mother. What lessons did her mother impart to her that become invaluable in her own relationship with her daughter, Paula? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Allende lived a life of relative privilege and experiences as part of a diplomatic family. How did her experiences influence her as a person? How did the experiences influence her writing? Can you cite any examples?

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